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Hemoglobin

CPT/HCPCS 85018
Order Code HM004
Turnaround Time 24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Whole Blood
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)

Lavender (K2-EDTA)

Preferred Specimens
Lavender (K2-EDTA)
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL from full EDTA tube
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 24 hours
Refrigerated 72 hours
Frozen Unacceptable
Reject Criteria

Frozen
Clotted Specimen

Test Details